Chris Schwinden, recently claimed off waivers from the New York Mets, was creamed in his Toronto debut. He gave up eight runs on eight hits and a walk in 3.0 innings of work. Tim Redding and Bobby Korecky finished off the game but were both touched for runs.
Anthony Gose went 1-for-3 with two walks. Adam Lind, Yan Gomes, and Moises Sierra each had two hits. Gomes slugged two doubles. Vladimir Guerrero was 1-for-5 with a K and a run scored.
New Hampshire scored five runs in the ninth inning to win the game. Brad Glenn and Justin Jackson each had three hits. Glenn also drove in three. Mike McDade was 1-for-2 with a RBI and three walks. Brian Bocock was 0-for-5.
On the bump, Fernando Hernandez got the start and gave up just one run in 7.0 innings. He allowed just three hits and two walks. Evan Englebrook, activated from extended spring training, allowed three runs in 2.0 innings but got the win.
John Stilson struck out seven batters in 5.0 innings of work. He allowed one run on six hits and a walk. Stephen Marek worked two scoreless innings. Boomer Potts and Danny Barnes also pitched.
Recently activated off the DL, Michael Crouse went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Kevin Nolan also had three hits, including two doubles and a three-run homer, and stole a base. Kenen Bailli's first home run of the year was a grand slam. Jack Murphy had two hits. Jon Talley went 1-for-3 with two RBI and two walks.
Lansing 9 South Bend 6 (10 innings)
Lansing scored three runs in the 10th inning. Kenny Wilson had three hits. He stole two bases but was also caught twice. Markus Brisker also had three hits. K.C. Hobson, and Chris Hawkins each had two hits. Andy Burns and Kevin Pillar each had a hit and two walks. Gustavo Pierre went 0-for-5 with a strikeout.
On the mound David Rollins allowed just one hit in 5.0 shutout innings. He walked four and struck out four. Blake McFarland was roughed up for five runs in 3.0 innings. Ajay Meyer blew the save in the ninth but ultimately received the win after a scoreless 10th.
The Jays responded from a blowout at the hand of the Angels yesterday to shutout the Tigers today. Jorge Contreras worked 4.0 shutout innings. Luis de la Rosa got the win with a scoreless inning of relief. At the plate, sleeper prospect and center-fielder Juan Tejada went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a RBI. Angel Rojas had two hits and drove in two runs. He also stole a base. Juan Kelly was 1-for-2 with a double. Cesar Barazarte had a triple in four trips to the plate. Deiferson Barreto went 0-for-5 with two Ks.
Three Stars:
3. Kenny Wilson with three hits and two steals
2. John Stilson with seven Ks in 5.0 innings
1. Kevin Nolan had three hits, including two doubles and a three-run homer.
